H.R. 8993: To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for original and concurrent jurisdiction for the district courts over certain civil actions.

H.R. 8993 aims to amend Title 28 of the United States Code to grant federal district courts the authority to hear certain civil cases both originally and concurrently with other courts. This change is intended to clarify and expand the jurisdiction of district courts over specific civil actions.

Supporters of H.R. 8993 argue that the bill will streamline the judicial process by allowing federal district courts to handle more civil cases directly, potentially reducing the backlog in the court system and making justice more accessible to citizens.

Critics of H.R. 8993 express concern that expanding the jurisdiction of federal district courts could lead to an overburdened system and may undermine state courts' roles in handling civil matters, potentially complicating the legal landscape for individuals seeking justice.

The analysis of H.R. 8993, sponsored by Jamie Raskin, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor's top donor industries. The bill aims to amend jurisdictional provisions for civil actions, which does not appear to directly benefit any specific industry represented among Raskin's top donors. While there is significant lobbying activity in the policy area, with CEDIA contributing $120,000, the absence of direct connections to the bill's content suggests a low risk of conflict of interest. Voters should be aware that while lobbying exists, it does not imply a direct influence on the legislative process regarding this bill.

Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.

Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026

Top industries funding Jamie Raskin, ranked by total contributions.

Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)